Taiwanese singer Yu Tian, whose health has drawn attention in recent years, is now in remission from cancer and is enjoying clear vision again.
The 77-year-old, who rose to prominence with the song Under The Banyan Tree (1977), was diagnosed with Stage 3 prostate cancer in late 2017 and underwent surgery in early 2018.
The former legislator spoke to the media about overcoming his medical challenges at a press conference in Taipei organised by veteran Taiwanese TV host Hu Gua on Dec 11 to promote the star-studded Stage Night charity concert in March.
Yu said: “My prostate has been completely removed and I underwent radiation therapy 99 times. I go for health screening every year and the results show there are no cancerous cells.”
He now sleeps separately from his wife, Taiwanese singer Li Ya-ping, 75, which he said allows him to get a full eight hours of sleep daily instead of six hours in the past.
He also disclosed that he underwent cataract surgery almost a year ago, which has significantly improved his vision.
He has largely stepped back from the entertainment industry and politics after his second daughter Yuan-chi
